DSE Only - Stage 02: Extruders

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    • Note, the DSE ONLY kit contains one extruder feeder, NEMA 17 stepper motor and stepper driver.

    • It assumes that you will be using your original extruder, motor and driver.

    • The type of extruder you use doesn't matter as long as it can be converted for bowden style use. Marlin firmware will be able to configure each individually.

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  2. Coupling Mount

    • Coupling Mount

    • Back Plate

    • Idler Arm

    • Drive Gear

    • Extruder Spring

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  3. Fix the backplate to the motor with an M3 x 6mm bolt Fix the drive gear onto the shaft of the motor.

    • Fix the backplate to the motor with an M3 x 6mm bolt

    • Fix the drive gear onto the shaft of the motor.

    • Tighten the set screw onto the flat of the motors shaft.

    • Make sure the drive gear is aligned with the filament path holes on the backplate like shown in the second image.

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  4. Take the Idler arm, Spring and M3x16mm bolt. Place in position the Extruder Spring on the Back Plate. Compress the spring with the Idler Arm as shown in the second image.

    • Take the Idler arm, Spring and M3x16mm bolt.

    • Place in position the Extruder Spring on the Back Plate.

    • Compress the spring with the Idler Arm as shown in the second image.

    • Drop in a M3 x 16mm bolt like shown in the third image.

    • Tighten down the bolt.

    • Do not over tighten, the arm should still be able to pivot.

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  5. Fix the Coupling Bracket onto the motor with two M3 x 16mm bolts. Fix the Coupling Bracket onto the motor with two M3 x 16mm bolts.

    • Fix the Coupling Bracket onto the motor with two M3 x 16mm bolts.

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  6. Remove three of the four bolts form the rear of the motor.

    • Remove three of the four bolts form the rear of the motor.

    • Depending on your mounting solution use three longer bolts to mount the extruder to your frame.

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